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End of Civil War and the Rise of Octavian
- Octavian's victory at Actium ended 20 years of Roman civil war, starting with Caesar crossing the Rubicon.
- The surprising longevity of Octavian allowed him to solidify his rule, raising questions about Rome's future.
Erasing Mark Antony
- Octavian purged Mark Antony's name from history books and monuments after Antony's death.
- He even forbade future sons of the Antony clan from being named Marcus.
Building the Myth of Augustus
- Octavian, a deliberate and patient man, used propaganda to elevate his image.
- Virgil's Aeneid, commissioned by Octavian, linked his lineage to Aeneas and portrayed his rise as inevitable.